Emergency Contingency Procedures
ECP - Matrix
Alkylene Oxide Spills Containment Failure
Doc No.: ECP-A38
Revision: 01
Date: 15 Oct 2024
Issued by: DPA
Approved by: MD

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Action to be taken Bridge team Technical team Emergency squad Watch officer Office
Sound general alarm ⚫ ⚫
Stop any cargo operation – shut all cargo valves ⚫ ⚫
Initiate medical assistance onboard and from shore if required ⚫ ⚫ ⚫
If import – advise terminal and notify local and national authorities ⚫ ⚫
Fire pump in readiness ⚫
Stop air conditioning / ventilation ⚫
At night – switch on all deck lighting ⚫ ⚫
Muster crew – conduct tally of personnel (Ensure that all staff carry the emergency escape sets) ⚫ ⚫ ⚫ ⚫
Identify the chemicals involved and determine the degree of risk ⚫ ⚫ ⚫
Activate deck water sprays system ⚫ ⚫ ⚫ ⚫
Flush contaminated area with large amounts of water ⚫ ⚫
Prohibit all smoking ⚫ ⚫
Transfer cargo and/or ballast as required ⚫ ⚫ ⚫
Advise engine room and emergency parties of situation ⚫
Inform TSM Office ⚫
If at sea – advise nearest coast state and alert vessels in vicinity ⚫
Commence notification to owners, charterers, P & I Club etc. ⚫ ⚫
Refer to MSDS emergency procedure ⚫ ⚫
If at sea – consider alteration of course, speed to carry vapour cloud away from ignition sources of accommodation ⚫ ⚫
Preserve VDR / SVDR records if not automatically protected ⚫